We have used a DIY hot chocolate mix recipe ever since we have been married–it was one my mom passed down in a family recipe book, and we love it dearly. However, the sizes of all the containers have changed since the recipe was first recorded, and so I strove to make a new version […]

This is as simple as making shells and cheese and then slicing a hot dog up halfway in half, quarters, and then eighths to make octopus tentacles! Cook and you’re all set to go! This is a kid favorite and perfect for kids studying the ocean, ready for a trip to the beach or aquarium […]

Deep freezers or as they are sometimes called chest freezers are a huge blessing. We have a large freezer and I recommend that to everyone that can possibly afford one buy one or ask for one as a gift. It literally saves you money and is the gift that keeps on giving. You can order […]

As you can see from our bumper crop photo, we had WAY more tomatoes this year than we could eat! Having no canner and not wanting to have all the glass jars around for the kids to shatter, we decided to venture into freezing the tomatoes. A quick check with our […]

Either you’ve had that big day already, or you’re going to soon, it’s back to school time! Want the perfect snack? How about the world’s best chocolate chip cookies? Want the recipe? Keep reading! You can make it a smooth transition for younger children by having them welcome the big kid(s) home on the first […]

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Happy Birthday Harry Potter! July 31, 1980 is the birthday for the well loved children’s book character. Mr. Potter would be 34 this year, and well overage and eligible for a drink in a pub. This recipe is for overage wizards only (if you have to ask if you […]

Enchilada freezer meal
This is a great post-partum meal or busy mom meal for the freezer, to take to a potluck (people went nuts over the chicken version) or for a family dinner. You could make a small batch or make the full recipe and freeze half for another meal or weekday lunches. We eat the […]